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  • I’m safe with my family, Sam Larry debunks death rumours

    I’m safe with my family, Sam Larry debunks death rumours

    Controversial socialite Balogun Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry, has debunked rumours of being involved in a car accident that killed him and wife. 

    The rumours sprang up when a popular blog alleged that the media personality and his family were involved in an auto crash on Saturday night.

    However, Sam Larry debunked the rumours, explaining that he and his family went out but they all returned home safe and sound.

    He noted that the reports were orchestrated by those seeking to tarnish his image.

    Read Also: Reactions as Sam Larry’s video of charity work in primary school surface

    Speaking via Instagram, he wrote: “I, Samlarry, want to use this platform to debunk the false information spreading online about my involvement in an accident. Both my family and I are perfectly fine; we spent the day together and even went out for dinner, returning home safely.

    “Despite the prevalence of fake news, please disregard any online claims about me. While some may seek to tarnish my reputation, I entrust them to God for judgment. I appreciate the concern of my friends and family, but rest assured, I am doing well, and nothing untoward has occurred.

    “To those spreading falsehoods, may your actions reflect back on you. Thank you, Samlarry. God bless your home.”

  • Reactions as Sam Larry’s video of charity work in primary school surface

    Reactions as Sam Larry’s video of charity work in primary school surface

    Sam Larry, a close associate of Naira Marley, sparked online reactions with a video showcasing his involvement in charity work with primary school students. 

    The viral footage depicted the socialite distributing exercise books and bags to the students at a school.

    Sam Larry captioned the post via his Instagram: “Ebute Elefun Grammar school Lagos Island Thank you. I’m grateful for your support. I appreciate your hard work, your dedication is truly admirable. You make our team better. I value your contributions. Your efforts don’t go unnoticed. You’re a valuable school to our team.

    “I’m thankful to go to this amazing primary school. Your positive attitude is contagious, thank you God for the opportunity you gave me to come visit my primary school and see it going as well as usual, may God Almighty continue to strengthen all the teachers and everyone contributing to the amazing school I love you all. Alhamdulilah.”

    Many individuals have commented on the video, noting that he is merely trying to contain the damage he had already caused months ago.

    Emeka Toyourribs wrote: “Ok, but make we no catch am come to charity for Ikorodu. Even him cameraman go collect

    Bolbelle wrote: “He wants to win our hearts. Idk about others o but you no win my own heart. I never forgive you sef.

    Funky Gold wrote: “Only this picture sef dey fear me.”

    The Nation reported a few weeks ago that Sam Larry and Naira Marley were granted bail after weeks in detention for alleged involvement in the death of MohBad, Naira Marley’s former signee.

  • Sam Larry’s New Year post stirs controversy

    Sam Larry’s New Year post stirs controversy

    Embattled music promoter, Sam Larry has continued to face backlash by fans of late musician, Mohbad.

    The music promoter, who was accused of maltreating the late singer, recently made a new year post on his Instagram page but to his surprise got very insulting comments from fans and lovers of late Mohbad.

    “Happy New Year to you all and the family. May God grant you all your heart desires this year 2024,” his post reads.

    Unexpectedly, the comment section went ballistic as tantrums were thrown at him forcing him to deactivate the comment section.

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    “So you think you can have a happy year? When you don kpai someone else’s child? Hell no, that’s not possible. You go bury your own children too, no matter your years on earth, wa damu laye ni. O ni baamu, ti alaaro bani ko da fun è, awon alaale onije. Onijere omo, wa gbe omo sin ni… ibanuje ma de ba e ni Samson, wa fi ojo olojo ni… ki su yi to pari, o ma gba ipe ibanuje… inu idamu, ifooro loma ti lo odun yi… oni jere aye… bi o shey fi aye ni mohbad lara, awon toni aye mafi aye nie lara ni ooo. Be lose Mari… poooo, abaala Esu.. wa gba ekuru je lowo ebora ninu odun yi,” a user commented.

    Another user wrote “We still do not like you.bring MOHBAD back.. you went and started sharing live chicken like I don’t get it, what was that for?  lame action. He who kills with the sword shall die by the sword.”

  • BREAKING: Naira Marley, Sam Larry granted bail

    BREAKING: Naira Marley, Sam Larry granted bail

    Singer, Abdulazeez Fashola, alias Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite, Samson Eletu, alias Sam Larry, have been granted bail by a Magistrate’s Court sitting in Yaba, Lagos State.

    They, however, have to provide three sureties with a sum of N20 million to process their release.

    The magistrate had ordered the remand of Naira Marley and Sam Larry in police custody for 21 days over the death of 27-year-old Mohbad who died earlier in September.

    The magistrate, Adeola Olatunbosun told the defendants to submit their passports and ordered that they are to report weekly to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti.

    In her ruling, Olatunbosun stated: “As part of the bail conditions, the defendants are to surrender their passports and make weekly appearances at the State Criminal Investigation Department.”

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    The Nation reports the duo had filed a fundamental rights suit to challenge their continued detention over the death of Mohbad.

    Joined as defendants in the suit filed before the Federal High Court in Lagos were the police and the Lagos magistrate, Adeola Olatunbosun, who ordered their remand in police custody for 21 days.

    Naira Marley and Sam Larry each demanded N20m damages from the defendants.

    In the suit filed through their lawyer, Olalekan Ojo (SAN), they are urging the court to declare that the continued detention “at the Homicide Section of the Lagos State Police Command, Panti, Yaba, Lagos State since October 4, 2023,” constituted a violation of their rights.

    Details shortly…

  • Naira Marley, Sam Larry sue police, magistrate, demand N40m

    Naira Marley, Sam Larry sue police, magistrate, demand N40m

    Following the controversy surrounding the death of the late singer and former signee of the Marlian Record, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba aka MohBad, Naira Marley and Sam Larry have sued the Nigeria police and the magistrate over continued detention.

    The embattled musician and his ally, who has been linked to the death of the 27-year-old singer, have launched a basic rights complaint to challenge their continuing incarceration.

    The police and the Lagos magistrate, Adeola Olatunbosun, who ordered their remand in police custody for 21 days, were joined as defendants in the complaint filed before the Federal High Court in Lagos.

    Naira Marley and Sam Larry are suing the defendants for N20 million in damages.

    In their action, they want the court to declare that their continuous incarceration “at the Homicide Section of the Lagos State Police Command, Panti, Yaba, Lagos State, since October 4, 2023” constitutes a violation of their rights.

    They are looking for “an order of the court releasing the applicants forthwith.”

    Read Also: Naira Marley’s sister cries out over detention of her brother

    In the affidavits attached to their suits, deponents said: “Their travails started between October 3 and 4, 2023 when they were arrested by the police on the alleged connection of the applicants with the death of one Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad

    “On the 4th day of October 2023, the Commissioner of Police sought an order in the Magistrates’ Court, held at Yaba to remand them for 30 days

    “Chief Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun granted the police application to remand them for only 21 days in the custody of the police

    “The 21-day remand order granted by Chief Magistrate Olatunbosun has since lapsed on October 26, 2023, and the order has not been renewed.”

  • I gave Mohbad N2m to perform but never showed up, Sam Larry claims

    I gave Mohbad N2m to perform but never showed up, Sam Larry claims

    Controversial Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, aka Sam Larry, claimed that he gave, Mohbad, a sum of N2 million to perform at his mother’s annual remembrance, saying that the late singer never showed up for the engagement.

    He said that the incident happened two years ago, stating that after Mohbad received the above-mentioned sum to perform at the event in Ikorodu; he never showed up or called to explain why until he reached out to him.

    The embattled Marlian associate, who’s being accused of involvement in the tragic demise of Mohbad, made these allegations in his official statement from police custody.

    In his statement, among other claims, Sam Larry said: “Two years ago, I gave N2 million to lleri to perform at my mother’s annual remembrance concert in lkorodu.

    Read Also: MohBad: Iyabo Ojo, Chike, K-Solo reacts to Sam Larry’s arrest

    “The boy never turned up, so I called him to ask why. He then said he was not feeling well, and when I asked for a refund, he said he lost his phone and money recently when the NDLEA raided his place.”

    “Since he was leaving Marlian Records, he claimed he was now broke and had no commitment to repay. I left it at that. Later, I heard that this same boy was having a music video shoot next door, practically on the next street to my house. So, I went there to ask for my money again.”

    “We had an argument that lasted 5 minutes. Even one of his friends insisted he was going to pay the money. Up until today, not one kobo has been repaid, and this incident happened early last year. I have since moved on.

    “I travelled to Kenya to find a new African act that can perform at my mother’s concert this year. I have been away since August 20th, and till now, I don’t know anything other than what was written in the blogs and the press. I don’t even know where he lives.

    “I only know his former label boss and their house. I don’t know any nurse, doctor, or hospital. I don’t know anything about his movements. I don’t have that time. I have lost a lot more money than that before; you win some, you lose some.

    “That is my story, case closed. I came here willingly and happily. I know nothing about how the musician died.”

  • BREAKING: Sam Larry now in custody – Lagos police

    BREAKING: Sam Larry now in custody – Lagos police

    Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of controversial Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, aka Sam Larry.

    He was arrested over an ongoing investigation into the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad.

    SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, who confirmed the development on his verified twitter page on Thursday also said Sam Larry is assisting with ongoing investigation.

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    He posted: “Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry is now in our custody.

    “He is currently assisting with ongoing investigation.”

    The Nation learnt Sam Larry arrived from Nairobi Kenya around 10pm local time.

    He was immediately picked by police officers of to the command headquarters.

    Arriving at the headquarters at about 10:30pm, he was taken to see the commissioner of Police where he was questioned and handed over to DC Panti.

    Details shortly…

  • Sam Larry stirs the hornet’s nest

    Sam Larry stirs the hornet’s nest

    Enmeshed in lots of controversy lately over the death of singer Mohbad, Lagos socialite and show promoter Erinfolami Balogun-Eletu known by the sobriquet Sam Larry ‘King of Settlement’ has, indeed, bitten more than he can chew.

     Today, he is running from pillar to post as many said he has fled Nigeria to a neighbouring African country in search of protection.

    Sam Larry shot into stardom when he started off at Elegushi Beach as a tax collector for beachgoers, fun lovers and club patrons. It was from these activities that he cut his teeth in the music promotion business and also had close contact with many artistes.

    He wields lots of power as he is known to be highly wired among the police force, using them to his advantage. He further went global when popular music star Naira Marley mentioned his name in one of his hit tracks.

     Since then, he has been basking in the limelight, living a larger-than-life life, rolling with the big boys. He is known for resolving issues, and meddling in matters that do not concern him.

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    Currently, he seems to have stirred the hornet’s nest as he was allegedly fingered as the leading cause of the demise of 27-year-old artiste Mohbad when several videos surfaced where he was said to have been intimidating the deceased.

     While denying the claim with a video, stating that he had love for the deceased, many are not convinced owing to the fact that the videos circulating with damning facts say otherwise.

     As many have disassociated themselves from him, he seems to have been left in the cold as those in the corridors of power, who he was banking on have left him to his fate. Many have called on the police to arrest, question and investigate him for the role he played in the alleged assault which might have led to the death of Mohbad.

     The once-celebrated socialite has disabled his social media handles to avert backlash from the masses.

    Sources say many are excited that he has met his waterloo with his current predicament as he had been warned in the past to stay off issues that would slide him into trouble but he turned deaf ears.